They'll trot to the finish line, feast on succulent food, and admire all the beautiful surroundings nature has to offer.

Welcome to the highly renowned, must-see attraction that is the Walnutport Canal Festival, which will be held this Saturday and Sunday.The annual event kicks off with the Towpath Trot 6K Run at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Registration will be held at the pavilion at 8 a.m. The cost is $25 on the day of the run.An awards ceremony will follow at the pavilion.For more information, call 610-737-3900, or email

Janet63@gmail.com.There will also be a Fun Run and Walk for children 13 and under. The Fun Run pre-entry will be held from 8-8:45 a.m.The Walnutport Canal Feast-ival will start at 4:30 p.m., and includes baked chicken or pulled pork, with baked potato and coleslaw. The kids menu is a hot dog with baked potato and applesauce.Tickets are $12 for adults, and $5 for children.For more information, contact 610-760-0262.Sunday will showcase the event's signature attraction, the Walnutport Canal Festival, which will run from noon to 6 p.m. The rain date is Oct. 26.There is no admission charge. Parking is free.Free musical entertainment will consist of The Jolly Tars, Matthew Dodd singing canal songs, Community Choir, Paul Martin reciting poetry and Jolly Holly the Clown.Among the new attractions Sunday are Rick Guth, a colonial re-enactor, Indianland Garden Club, Northern Valley Ambulance Association, and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.A Festival Sunday coupon for a free hayride for children ages 12 and under who are accompanied by an adult may be used.People are urged to come dressed in Civil War or Victorian costume.For everyone's safety, no bikes or pets are allowed on the festival grounds.All proceeds from the event will benefit the Walnutport Canal Association.